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City commission split on asking for bioethanol presentation; Bean recuses himself
Theresa Duncan, Fernandina Beach Main Street Board chair, left, and Nathalie Wu, owner of Wicked Bao. Submitted
Fernandina Beach Main Street awards its first façade grant
Teachers from Wildlight Elementary School were recently recognized for turning their classrooms into magical learning spaces. From left, Chritina Steffen, Laura Smith, Victoria Rowell, Heather Rowan, Kori Long, Ashley Hawkins, Missy Fancher, Corinna Ballard, Amber Bovinette, Michelle Chambers and Sarah Ray. Photo by Tracy McCormick-Dishman/News-Leader
Teachers and wrestlers honored for excellence at school board meeting
A meeting was held Monday to receive questions, get information and organize effects to stop plans for a bioethanol plant to be built in the RYAM plant in Fernandina Beach. Speakers said community efforts directed to local and state government can make a difference and encouraged concerned citizens to make their voices heard. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader
Community organizes to stop bioethanol plant
Bringing a childhood fantasy to life
Election day reminders
Sheriff Bill Leeper and Superintendent Dr. Kathy Burns announced the “Laced and Lethal” campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and crack down on its distribution. Submitted
NCSO and Nassau County School District Launch “Laced and Lethal” Campaign to Combat Fentanyl Crisis
Callahan Cookie Company's decorated Easter egg cookie can be found at the Wildlight Market Place. Submitted
Two amazing markets are planned for Saturday
RYAM says this process for producing bioethanol will decrease emissions at its Fernandina Beach plant by using spent sulfite liquor, a byproduct of its manufacturing process, to create the substance, which can be used as fuel by vehicles that has been modified to use it. Submitted
Department of Environmental Protection says it will issue bioethanol permit
